| Types | DnaRegion
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| Roles | Coding
CDS
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| Sequences | BBa_K231000_sequence (Version 1)
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Description
This part codes for a peptide containing a metal binding motif. De novo design allows this peptide to have high affinity for metals. Affinity derives from Cys-Gly repeats. This peptide encodes two Cys-Gly-Cys-Cys-Gly repeats. Other metals besides arsenic, such as Cd and Hg, should be bound as well.
Notes
This peptide only contains two repeats of the metal binding motif due to size limitations when ordering oligos. Further repeats of the binding motif may enhance its function.
Source
Derived from peptide described in: Pazirandeh et al. Development of Bacterium-Based Heavy Metal Biosorbents: Enhanced Uptake of Cadmium and Mercury by Escherichia coli Expressing a Metal Binding Motif. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, October 1998, p. 4068-4072, Vol. 64, No. 10
